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The BET Awards are presented each year in recognition of achievement in black entertainment. The winners were announced live on the June 24, 2008, award show, featuring actor and comedian D.L. Hughley as host.
The 2009 BET Awards aired on June 28, 2009. Due to the surprising death of Michael Jackson, most of the show featured tributes to the legendary pop star. Jamie Foxx paid tribute with a moonwalk and Jackson's sister Janet Jackson made an appearance.
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Fast Facts
- Network: BET
- Air date: June 24, 2008 8/7c
- Venue: Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA
- Host: D.L. Hughley
- 15 categories of awards
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BET Awards History
The Black Entertainment Television network began the award in 2001 to recognize achievement in black entertainment. Former hosts include comedians Steve Harvey, Cedric the Entertainer, Damon Wayans and Mo'Nique, as well as actors Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith. -
2008 Winners
- Best Female R&B - Alicia Keys
- Best Male R&B - Chris Brown
- Best Group - UGK
- Best Gospel Artist - Marvin Sapp
- Best Female Hip-hop Artist - Missy Elliott
- Best Male Hip Hop Artist - Kanye West
- Best New Artist - The Dream
- Best Collaboration - "The Good Life", Kanye West with T-Pain
- Best Video Director - Erykah Badu and Mr. Roboto
- Video of the Year - "International Player's Anthem (I Choose You)"; UGK with OutKast
- Best Actress - Halle Berry
- Best Actor - Denzel Washington
- Female Athlete of the Year - Candace Parker
- Male Athlete of the Year - Kobe Bryant
- Viewer's Choice Award - "Lollipop", Lil Wayne
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Silly Darius Rucker. These are the Country Music Awards, not the BET Awards! Lolz.
@AndrewHarrisSC | November 12, 2009 01:19 AM -
But let it be Hip Hop or BET Awards, every1 and their Momma is on stage! Urgh!
@jnyce247 | November 12, 2009 01:17 AM -
I love that I can't pick a favorite to win for Country awards shows because I love them all!!! Bet some of ya didn't know I loved it so much
@luvelizabethany | November 12, 2009 01:12 AM -
@LilJ_hud wow, that's cool. I never thought of that i bet you got her with all of her awards & everything.It would be cool if u cud show her
@TeaButler | November 12, 2009 01:02 AM -
#wecoolandallbut you can't dress up like Shawty Lo at the bet awards going to the club is not rainin outside
@iAm_OmAr | November 12, 2009 12:25 AM
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